Passing out....

Women's health
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I was just sitting at my desk when all of a sudden I felt like the world was closing in on my head. I got kind of a sense of being separate from what was going on and like the world was tilting and a closed In in my head feeling. I know that probably makes no sense. Then my face got flushed and hot. NO sweating.

I used to have this problem when i had a lot of anxiety and had not had it happen for months. I was not feeling nervous or anxious. I always used to wonder what caused it....was it anxiety or something else? Now it's back.

It is NOT my heart, my blood sugar or my thyroid. I have had all those checked extensively.

Do any of you have this happen as a symptom of anxiety? Perimenopause? Please help.

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Hi Doe, yes I remember feeling this a while back but it didn't last but a few weeks. It's a strange feellng I know. Hope it passes soon. xx

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Thanks. I am glad it passed for you. I had this for maybe a year or a year and a half on and off but then it was gone. Haven't had it for a couple months and was quite happy about it. Tends to make my anxiety kick in.

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I get that feeling too!!! I think it's hormone related and then it makes my anxiety go nuts 😕

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That makes me feel better. What does it feel like to you? How long does it last and how long has it been happening? What's your age and where are you I your perimenopause journey. So sorry for so many questions.just helps to hear from others when your scared and worried.

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To me it feels like I'm floating, dizzy and get a prickly feeling it is super weird . It last about 10 minutes or so. I just stop and breathe and try not to freak out. My anxiety can get the best of me for sure. I'm 43 and I would say it's been happening for a year or so. I notice it happens around that time of the month so that's why I figure it's hormone related. I thought it was just my anxiety at first cuz I started a new job after 19 yrs of being with one company so talk about stress!! My anxiety was thru the roof. But then talked to my mom and she told me could be in Peri. I haven't been diagnosed but I'm pretty sure I'm in it. Im so glad I found tus sight it is ver helpful that

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Oops hit the reply button before j was done lol Im so glad I found this sight it's nice to know we are not alone!!

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This is what I used to get eventually it turned into panic disorder and I had to take fluoextine.

It's mainly cortisol and your adrenals glands, it's our fight or flight hormones caused by hormone imbalance, it won't physically harm you so if you can breath through it, breath in for 4 seconds, breath out for 4 seconds - do this 3 times.

If you do feel it is getting worse or you can't handle it then see your doctor.

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Yes, i have an anxiety disorder and I have seen my doctor. It's just so dang scary. It's hard to beleive that either menapause or anxiety could do that. Arg.

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I too get the dizzy feeling and sometimes feel off balance so im glad after reading the posts I'm not alone i suffer from anxiety yet im on an even keel at the moment but also going through the menopause it is scary as I'm fifty three and you start to get a little paranoid about your health as up until about twelve months ago I have been so lucky with my health apart from the anxiety and depression but only ever been in hospital to have my babies thank you ladies 

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So you feel dizzy and off balance, but do you ever feel like your going to pass out? The dizziness is pretty scary....i think i was dizzy for about 3 or 4 years pretty much all the time. Just an off kilter, floor is tilted kind of thing. Sorry you are going through that.

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Oh yes!! I've had that same feeling all too often

I too suffer from anxiety but it seemed to have been controlled for a while and then BAM this feeling hits me out of nowhere

I thought something was seriously wrong and didn't think it was anxiety , I can usually tell when my anxiety is rearing up... This happened off and on for nearly a year and fortunately it hadn't happened in quite a while. It seemed to be worse in the beginning and then less severe .... Nothing wrong per doctors except maybe hormones ... So frustrating . I'm 42 and my symptoms started at 39 or so

Anxiety combined with hormone changes are not a good combo lol

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I have done this before also. Ended up in the ER. Thought I was having a stroke! Causes terrible panic attacks afterwards! Never made the connection. I see now all of this junk is hormone related. This stinks bad!

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Thank you. Your reassurance is helpful. I don't feel anxious, but the last 2 weeks have been more busy for me since I developed my anxiety disorder so perhaps my body is trying to tell me to slow down.

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It's a vicious circle.

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I have actually passed out cold a couple of times since this craziness has started. I describe what I feel as an out of body experience. I am there and know what is going on around me. But I feel lost in my mind. I know how crazy this sounds. It is the best way I can explain it. I am dizzy and off balance every day. I just wish I could be half way normal again.

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I was diagnosed with Afib in April. I'm wondering how much this may have to do with that .

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I have twice worn a heart monitor for 48 hours, and once for 30 days. Founs nothing to worry about so I am guessing that isn't my issue, but I would guess it could have something to do with it for you. Your cardiologist should be able to tell you. I am so sorry we have to get through all this crap.

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Cass, you're describing symptoms that are associated with Afib. Have you been in contact with your doctor and told him/her of your symptoms? I think it would be prudent to do so.

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Cass, you're describing symptoms that are associated with Afib. Have you been in contact with your doctor and told him/her of your symptoms? I think it would be prudent to do so.